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Recent Alumni Updates
James Smith
Sociology, 1971
James just published a new book- American Insomniac: Reflections on the Future of a Dying Democracy. A collection of articles and essays on freedom, democracy, and other issues facing America today. Available on Amazon or Barnes & Noble.
Kathy Koester
Nursing, 1980
Kathy's maiden name was Jacobs. She recently retired as an RN after working 44 years. She enjoyed her four years at Humboldt State University.
Debra (JB) Brayfindley
Elementary Education (Liberal Studies), 2011
Debra is a retired Special Ed teacher, but decided to work part-time as an adult school teacher teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) and Citizenship.
Haley Goetsch
Psychology, 1994
Haley is now working for Lutheran Community Services Northwest at two elementary schools.
Richard Caldwell
Music, 1969
Richard retired in 2015 after 20 years as a Navy musician, followed by 25 years of band instrument repair in the Seattle area. He made the trip to Humboldt in 2018 for the Marching Lumberjack band's 50-year celebration.
Reginald Jonker
Oceanography, 1980
Reginald Jonker is retired.
Terry Bowyer
Wildlife, 1970
R. Terry Bowyer, B.S. 1970, M.S 1976, is the 2025 recipient of the Aldo Leopold Memorial Award from The Wildlife Society for outstanding contributions to wildlife conservation , the highest honor that the Society bestows.
Brian Law
Applied Anthropology, 2024
Hello, I enjoyed my time in the BA Leadership Studies program, so I decided to join the MA Applied Anthropology program in the Fall of 2024. I just had my first anniversary as a Teaching Assistant and Peer Advisor, and I will continue to do so as long as I am eligible for student employment.
Gabby Connors
, 2019
Dance Studies alumni Gabby Connors ('19) and Ethan Ambler ('20) tied the knot on May 23, 2025!
Matias Solorzano
Psychology, 2025
Matias will start a PhD program in Special Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison during the Fall 2025 semester. He also received an Education Graduate Research Scholars fellowship from the School of Education at UW-Madison to assist him in pursuing his research interests. At UW-Madison, Matias will conduct research on the transition to adulthood in employment for autistic individuals. He seeks to connect more autistic adults to resources that will help them find employment. Recently, Matias completed an internship with the California Department of Developmental Services in the Autism Services Branch. This internship helped him make connections at DDS and made him realize that working in civil service is a good career path for individuals interested in making the world a better place for individuals with disabilities.